Vice President of Artistic Planning (Regular/Full-time)

The Woodruff Arts Center•Provo, UT

About The Position

The Vice President of Artistic Planning develops and oversees a multi-year plan for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s classical and semi-classical series and concerts, including artists, repertoire, series focus, and artistic direction. The role aims to ensure artistically strong programming, efficient use of orchestra time, and meaningful connection with the Atlanta community. It also plans and monitors the Artistic Department budget and provides current program-planning information to departments that depend on it for budgeting and work planning. The position participates in planning media activities related to classical programming, including radio, television, and recordings. Working with the Executive Director, Music Director, and senior leadership, the Vice President develops the orchestra’s overall artistic strategy. The role identifies and contracts guest artists, maintains relationships with artists and management, explores new programming ideas, and coordinates planning meetings across departments. It serves as a liaison to the Board’s Music and Artistic Planning Committee and the Orchestra’s Artistic Advisory Committee, and cultivates relationships with conducting staff and orchestra members. Administrative responsibilities include orchestra scheduling in partnership with the VP and General Manager, expense and budget oversight, participation in institutional planning and policy development, and leadership of Artistic Administration staff. The position also represents artistic perspectives to donors and community groups, assists with fundraising relationships, and may serve as Manager on Duty or drive guest conductors and artists when needed. Programming accounts for an expected 70% of the role, administration 25%, and operations 5%.

Requirements

At least five years of professional experience working for a professional orchestra.
Bachelor’s degree minimum.
Extensive knowledge of orchestral repertoire and performance requirements.
Experience developing repertoire plans and working with conductors.
Knowledge of contemporary conductors, instrumental and vocal soloists, composers, and other performers.
Experience negotiating artist fees and repertoire.
Supervisory experience.
Excellent organizational skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to administer many immediate and long-range projects simultaneously.
A love of music and creativity.

Nice To Haves

Experience working internationally and with international artists.
Keen knowledge of classical music performers, particularly singers.
A track record of community-based programming.

Responsibilities

Develop a progressively detailed, multi-year artistic plan for classical and semi-classical concerts, including artists, repertoire, series focus, and direction.
Work with the Executive Director, Music Director, and senior leadership to shape the ASO’s multi-year artistic strategy and support programs managed by other departments.
Identify, engage, negotiate fees with, contract, pay, and oversee the on-site care of guest artists.
Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with artists and artist managements.
Seek out artists, conductors, composers, program concepts, and other ideas; travel as needed to evaluate or cultivate potential programming.
Coordinate and convene regular cross-departmental programming meetings.
Attend and participate in Board and Board committee meetings when invited; serve as primary liaison to the Board’s Music and Artistic Planning Committee.
Serve as the administrative team’s primary liaison to the Orchestra’s Artistic Advisory Committee.
Build relationships with conducting staff and Orchestra members and develop programs that draw on resident artists’ strengths.
Partner with the Orchestra’s VP and General Manager to maximize orchestra services, season schedules, schedule changes, and rehearsal orders in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Oversee management of the Artistic Department budget and approved expenses, including drafting, negotiation, justification, and control.
Contribute to institutional policies and plans, including CBA negotiations input, grant proposals, concert and program development, and long-range planning.
Review Artistic Administration Department policies, staff structures, and compensation levels.
Participate in annual budget development and review.
Disseminate personnel policies.
Lead, select, develop, evaluate, coach, and, when necessary, take corrective action with Artistic Administration staff.
Represent artistic and programming perspectives to donors, Board members, and volunteers.
Meet and speak with community groups as requested to increase awareness of and involvement in the orchestra.
Assist in building relationships with key donors and stakeholders to help raise funds for the ASO.
Serve as Manager on Duty when assigned, with responsibility for performance operations and audience safety and enjoyment.
Drive guest conductors and/or guest artists when needed.
Participate in planning media activities related to classical programming, including radio, television, and recordings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.